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Senate Condemns Chinese Espionage Balloon and Demands Transparency.

The U.S. Senate officially condemns the violation of U.S. airspace by a Chinese surveillance balloon. While this resolution does not create new laws, it affirms the government's commitment to protecting national security and calls for the President to be fully transparent with the public regarding this and future spying incidents. This assures citizens of the government's serious stance on protecting national borders and assets.
Key points
The Senate condemns the Chinese Communist Party's invasion of U.S. airspace for surveillance purposes.
Affirmation of U.S. policy to protect the sovereignty and integrity of national airspace from hostile foreign actors.
A formal call for the President to provide full transparency to the American people regarding all Chinese spying attempts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_49
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Chinese Communist Party's espionage mission to send a surveillance balloon across the United States, in violation of international law, is unacceptable and should be condemned.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_49.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate condemns the Chinese Communist Party's invasion of U.S. airspace for surveillance purposes.
  • Affirmation of U.S. policy to protect the sovereignty and integrity of national airspace from hostile foreign actors.
  • A formal call for the President to provide full transparency to the American people regarding all Chinese spying attempts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S431; text: 02/09/2023 CR S329)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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